A more dramatic rugged West Coast site could not be imagined. This 7,000 square foot post and beam house sits perched some 120 feet above the water's edge; access will be by inclined elevator. The entire experience of arriving, entering, and moving through the house will be spectacular. Every step will entice visitors' eyes with grand ocean views interspersed with more intimate views into the forest. Virtually every room will open onto a patio or deck, erasing the boundary between inside and outside. Formal and informal axes diverge from the focal kitchen space in a southerly and an easterly direction. The overall sense of spaciousness and light will create a virtual temple for the soul of the inhabitants.